Elizabeth "Betty" Tweedy

Elizabeth (Betty) Tweedy passed away peacefully at her home in Cullowhee on April 29th after a short period of declining health. Betty was born on June 14th, 1933 to the late Eugene and Katherine McDermott of Lynchburg Virginia. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Tweedy and grandson Timor Tweedy. She is survived by her children, Teresa Tweedy Kravetz, Michael Tweedy (Aloyna) and Julia Tweedy Ogletree (Bill), seven grandchildren and their beloved spouses/partners, and ten great grandchildren.

Betty grew up in Va. and loved her home state. She always hoped to return. After marrying, life and the Air Force took them to Florida where they made their home in Merritt Island. There they made close friends, particularly the Ganters and the Hanleys, who were like family.

Betty worked 30+ years in Brevard County Schools, ending her career working at Jefferson Jr. High where she developed enduring friendships. She and Gene moved to Cullowhee to be near her youngest grandchildren at the time. She was very active in the community, her church and the Democratic Party. She received the Star Democrat award in 2011 for her dedication. Betty loved books and valued education. She was a life long learner and received her B.S. in Sociology from Rollins College at the age of 63. Betty loved her church Cullowhee United Methodist and her church family. She was inquisitive and open minded. She made everyone feel appreciated and loved. She loved her family and was our matriarch who taught us how to be strong and showed us how to love one another.

Betty’s funeral will occur at Cullowhee United Methodist Church on 5/7/25 at 5 p.m. She will lie in state at Appalachian Funeral Home from 12-4 that same day. Burial will be in her beloved Virginia on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery at 12:00 P.M.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, gifts be made in her memory to Jackson County Library for DEI programming and books or Cullowhee United Methodist Church.

In coordination with Appalachian Funeral Home in North Carolina, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting with final arrangements.